HR Generalist: Talent, Onboarding & People Ops

Inovar Packaging Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group, a leading North American flexographic and digital printing company, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle in Ames, IA.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits support, and HRIS administration, while upholding company policies and workplace expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years HR generalist experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO and related state/local requirements.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• SHRM-CP/PHR or similar HR certification preferred or willingness to pursue.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily HR support to employees and managers by answering questions and interpreting policies.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and onboarding communications.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure consistent, welcoming, and compliant introductions to the organization.
• Assist managers with employee relations matters, including coaching conversations, documentation, investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Support benefits administration, leave coordination, payroll-related changes, and other HR transactions.
• Partner with managers to support performance management, goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Assist with training initiatives, compliance programs, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Monitor compliance with employment laws and recommend policy updates.
• Prepare HR reports, track metrics, and identify trends for decision-making and improvements.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement to strengthen employee experience.

Skills

Communication

Employee relations

Analytical thinking

Organization & follow-through

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/OD or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inovar Packaging Group, a leading North American flexographic and digital printing company, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle in Ames, IA.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits support, and HRIS administration, while upholding company policies and workplace expectations.